General surgery is a highly litigious specialty, with most claims related to delays in diagnosis or surgical negligence. A study analyzing malpractice cases from the last two decades found that the majority named surgeons as defendants, with a higher likelihood of verdicts favoring defendants. Payouts to plaintiffs, though less common, were significant, highlighting the legal risks in major hepatic and pancreatic surgeries.
Journal Article by Zaman M, Li JH and Dhir M in J Surg Res
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